Sparrows Lodge, at 1330 East Palm Canyon Drive, is a discreet, adults-only hideaway in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood of South Palm Springs, close to the airport and the Convention Center. The hotel was remodeled in 2022, and it offers room types that include Poolside rooms, Garden rooms, a mobility-accessible Garden room, a Cabin suite and an Owners suite. The grounds have an outdoor pool with loungers and umbrellas, a hot tub, a garden, a terrace and a firepit, and a full-service spa offers massage and body treatments. There is a restaurant and bar, bicycles can be rented, an electric car charging station serves guests, and the front desk is staffed around the clock. Rooms include air conditioning and heating, bathrobes and designer toiletries. Guests must be at least 21, check-in starts at 3 p.m. and check-out is at noon. Costs include a per-stay pet fee for dogs up to 35 pounds, a charge for in-room WiFi, an optional continental breakfast and no listed resort fee.
The mood is quiet rather than party-driven. Expect a relaxed pace, a garden setting and an atmosphere that suits couples looking for privacy. The spa and the restaurant mean you can spend an entire weekend on the property without feeling cooped up, and the neighborhood, residential and calm, adds to the sense of seclusion. The compromise is distance from downtown, which is a short drive rather than a stroll.
Who should stay
Couples, wellness-minded travelers and anyone celebrating a milestone who wants a smaller property with spa services and a thoughtful atmosphere. It is not designed for children, and the adults-only policy is firm. Dogs are welcome with limits of two pets and 35 pounds each, which is helpful for travelers who want their pets along. Because pricing and fees can differ by season, confirm the in-room WiFi charge and any breakfast pricing before you book, and ask about the mobility-accessible Garden room if you need it.
Timing
Winter and spring are peak season and the most expensive, particularly around Modernism Week, with summer offering notable discounts and quieter pools. The airport is close, which makes arrival and departure easy, and festival weekends bring more traffic on East Palm Canyon Drive. If you want a livelier base in the middle of town, look at the Hyatt Palm Springs or ARRIVE; for another adults-only retreat with a more retro feel, compare Villa Royale. Sparrows Lodge suits travelers who want calm, a spa and a bit of country-chic character.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool and hot tub
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Bicycle rentals
- ✓Firepit, garden and terrace
- ✓EV charging station
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Adults only (21+)
Good questions
Is Sparrows Lodge adults only?+
Yes. It describes itself as a discreet adults-only hideaway, and guests must be at least 21.
Does Sparrows Lodge have a spa?+
Yes, a full-service spa offers massage and body treatments.
Are dogs allowed?+
Yes. Up to two dogs of up to 35 pounds each are accepted for a per-stay fee, with service animals exempt.
